Division Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead the day-to-day maintenance of a fixed-route bus operation. You will ensure contractual compliance and manage budgeting for a large transit program, with a focus on efficient, safe service delivery.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a solid background in diesel/alternative-fuel fleets. ASE certifications and a CDL Class B with P and airbrake endorsements are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a management role for a fixed-cost transit property or operation.
• Experience supervising 10+ employees (fleet technicians/service workers/ cleaners).
• Experience with a large bus fleet (300+) and multiple locations.
• Experience interfacing with clients and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting for fleet maintenance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PM scheduling tools.
• Technical competence in light/medium/heavy-duty vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of diesel, CNG, and alternative fuels is a plus.
• Preferred HASTUS software experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations for fixed-route bus service.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and performance metrics.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance reports.
• Manage budget and financial aspects of a large transit maintenance program.

Skills

Budget management

People management

Fleet management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Communication

Vehicle maintenance

Diesel/alternative fuels knowledge

Audits/PM schedules

Client interface

Education

CDL Class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement

ASE Certification

Relevant maintenance or transit management certifications

Tools

HASTUS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking aDirector of Maintenance will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Director of Maintenancewill ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Director of Maintenance must be able to properly manage a budget for a large maintenance transit program.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience, within the past seven (7) years, in a management capacity overseeing a fixed-cost transit property or operation with an alternative fuel fleet of comparable size and scope.
• Must have experience managing/ directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers/Cleaners).
• Experience working with large bus fleet (300+).
• Experience with managing multiple fleet locations.
• Previous passenger transportation in the current project or a similar environment preferred.
• Must be able to manage and interface with the client.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors, and suppliers.
• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement, and manage work schedules, projects, and assignments.
• Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy-duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor, and tact at all times.
• ASE or manufacturer’s certifications are a plus.
• Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits and PM schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels is a plus.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.
• Preferred HASTUS software experience

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